US9295581B2 - Medical tack with a variable effective length - Google Patents
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- A61B17/10—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for applying or removing wound clamps, e.g. containing only one clamp or staple; Wound clamp magazines
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- A61B2017/0646—Surgical staples, i.e. penetrating the tissue for insertion into cartillege, e.g. meniscus
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- A61B2017/0647—Surgical staples, i.e. penetrating the tissue having one single leg, e.g. tacks
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US11/352,168 US9295581B2 (en) | 1999-01-05 | 2006-02-13 | Medical tack with a variable effective length |
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US09/225,267 US6165192A (en) | 1999-01-05 | 1999-01-05 | Method and apparatus for intraocular retinal tack inserter |
US09/975,427 US20030069603A1 (en) | 2001-10-10 | 2001-10-10 | Medical tack with a variable effective length |
US11/352,168 US9295581B2 (en) | 1999-01-05 | 2006-02-13 | Medical tack with a variable effective length |
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US09/975,427 Continuation US20030069603A1 (en) | 1999-01-05 | 2001-10-10 | Medical tack with a variable effective length |
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US20060155288A1 US20060155288A1 (en) | 2006-07-13 |
US9295581B2 true US9295581B2 (en) | 2016-03-29 |
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US11751873B2 (en) | 2005-07-26 | 2023-09-12 | Cilag Gmbh International | Electrically powered surgical instrument with manual release |
US8573462B2 (en) | 2006-05-19 | 2013-11-05 | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | Electrical surgical instrument with optimized power supply and drive |
US8679154B2 (en) * | 2007-01-12 | 2014-03-25 | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | Adjustable compression staple and method for stapling with adjustable compression |
ATE514382T1 (en) | 2006-11-30 | 2011-07-15 | Wilson Cook Medical Inc | FABRIC ANCHOR FOR SEAM CLOSURE OF PERFORATIONS |
WO2008147875A1 (en) | 2007-05-31 | 2008-12-04 | Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. | Suture lock |
JP5301544B2 (en) * | 2007-08-17 | 2013-09-25 | クック メディカル テクノロジーズ エルエルシー | Organ staple for closure of perforated purse string suture |
US8876701B2 (en) * | 2008-01-03 | 2014-11-04 | Cook Medical Technologies Llc | Medical systems, devices and methods for endoscopically suturing perforations |
US8464922B2 (en) * | 2008-05-09 | 2013-06-18 | Covidien Lp | Variable compression surgical fastener cartridge |
AU2009282596A1 (en) | 2008-08-19 | 2010-02-25 | Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. | Apparatus for removing lymph nodes or anchoring into tissue during a translumenal procedure |
US8192461B2 (en) | 2008-09-11 | 2012-06-05 | Cook Medical Technologies Llc | Methods for facilitating closure of a bodily opening using one or more tacking devices |
AU2009324819B2 (en) | 2008-12-09 | 2014-04-17 | Cook Medical Technologies Llc | Retractable tacking device |
EP2389122B1 (en) | 2008-12-19 | 2015-03-04 | Cook Medical Technologies LLC | Clip devices |
US8647368B2 (en) | 2009-04-03 | 2014-02-11 | Cook Medical Technologies Llc | Tissue anchors and medical devices for rapid deployment of tissue anchors |
JP2012527970A (en) | 2009-05-28 | 2012-11-12 | クック メディカル テクノロジーズ エルエルシー | Hail-fastening device and hail-fastening device deployment method |
CN108158718B (en) * | 2016-12-07 | 2024-01-09 | 深圳先进技术研究院 | Surgical medical nail for fixing microelectrode implant on retina |
USD852885S1 (en) * | 2018-01-04 | 2019-07-02 | Height Metal & Springs Solution Limited | Pin |
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US1857158A (en) * | 1931-03-27 | 1932-05-10 | William J Maloney Jr | Concealed thumb tack |
US1911490A (en) * | 1930-11-29 | 1933-05-30 | Russell S Carter | Spring suspension |
US2062760A (en) * | 1935-10-14 | 1936-12-01 | Gustave A Overstrom | Flexible spring support |
US3434095A (en) * | 1967-04-17 | 1969-03-18 | Itt | Programming switch |
US3769774A (en) * | 1972-06-26 | 1973-11-06 | W Barnes | Steel deck insert |
US3842709A (en) * | 1973-08-20 | 1974-10-22 | Gen Motors Corp | Push-in fastener |
US3892013A (en) * | 1973-12-21 | 1975-07-01 | Sheldon D Gould | Button mounting device |
US3896599A (en) * | 1971-12-30 | 1975-07-29 | Itt | Hanger insert for steel floor deck |
US3934315A (en) * | 1974-07-26 | 1976-01-27 | Waldes Kohinoor, Inc. | Helical-spring fastened assemblies |
US4005507A (en) * | 1974-01-16 | 1977-02-01 | Tadakatsu Yamazaki | Safety pushpin |
US4106745A (en) * | 1973-05-07 | 1978-08-15 | Phillips Petroleum Company | Apparatus for attaching an insert in a mold |
US4369530A (en) * | 1981-05-19 | 1983-01-25 | Foxcroft Associates | Hydraulically actuated cardiac prosthesis and method of actuation |
US4427328A (en) * | 1980-09-22 | 1984-01-24 | Nifco Inc. | Plastic fastener |
US4439198A (en) * | 1981-07-09 | 1984-03-27 | University Of Illinois Foundation | Biodegradable ocular insert for controlled delivery of ophthalmic medication |
US4532926A (en) * | 1983-06-20 | 1985-08-06 | Ethicon, Inc. | Two-piece tissue fastener with ratchet leg staple and sealable latching receiver |
US4712550A (en) * | 1985-04-08 | 1987-12-15 | Sinnett Kevin B | Retinal tack |
US4747739A (en) * | 1979-01-15 | 1988-05-31 | Bowman Harold M | Ingot mold and method |
US4886405A (en) * | 1989-01-27 | 1989-12-12 | Blomberg Ingvar M | Wall mounting device |
US4924865A (en) * | 1986-05-20 | 1990-05-15 | Concept, Inc. | Repair tack for bodily tissue |
US5031756A (en) * | 1990-05-11 | 1991-07-16 | Sensormatic Electronics Corporation | Keeper for compact disc package or the like |
US5109844A (en) | 1990-10-11 | 1992-05-05 | Duke University | Retinal microstimulation |
US5231993A (en) * | 1991-11-20 | 1993-08-03 | Habley Medical Technology Corporation | Blood sampler and component tester with guide member |
US5316422A (en) * | 1992-06-01 | 1994-05-31 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Blind fastener |
US5346459A (en) * | 1993-04-14 | 1994-09-13 | Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company | Trocar |
US5368261A (en) * | 1992-12-17 | 1994-11-29 | Panduit Corp. | Cable mount and fixture |
US5431634A (en) * | 1992-03-06 | 1995-07-11 | Baxter International Inc. | Ambulatory pump |
US5935155A (en) | 1998-03-13 | 1999-08-10 | John Hopkins University, School Of Medicine | Visual prosthesis and method of using same |
US6165192A (en) | 1999-01-05 | 2000-12-26 | Second Sight, Llc | Method and apparatus for intraocular retinal tack inserter |
US6276030B1 (en) * | 1998-10-30 | 2001-08-21 | Eversharp Pen Company | Retractable safety mechanism and a pin or compass incorporating same |
US6309158B1 (en) * | 2000-12-01 | 2001-10-30 | Lucent Technologies Inc. | Adjustable length captive panel fastener |
US6312434B1 (en) * | 1999-04-14 | 2001-11-06 | Northgate Technologies, Inc. | Device for producing a shock wave to impact an object |
US6338649B1 (en) * | 2000-03-10 | 2002-01-15 | Michael W. Smith | Battery cable disconnector |
US6644903B1 (en) * | 2001-06-12 | 2003-11-11 | Matdan America Corp. | Captive fastener with gradient hardened ferrule |
US6719750B2 (en) * | 2000-08-30 | 2004-04-13 | The Johns Hopkins University | Devices for intraocular drug delivery |
US6863677B2 (en) * | 2001-08-23 | 2005-03-08 | Eugene Michael Breznock | Method and apparatus for trephinating body vessels and hollow organ walls |
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US1911490A (en) * | 1930-11-29 | 1933-05-30 | Russell S Carter | Spring suspension |
US1857158A (en) * | 1931-03-27 | 1932-05-10 | William J Maloney Jr | Concealed thumb tack |
US2062760A (en) * | 1935-10-14 | 1936-12-01 | Gustave A Overstrom | Flexible spring support |
US3434095A (en) * | 1967-04-17 | 1969-03-18 | Itt | Programming switch |
US3896599A (en) * | 1971-12-30 | 1975-07-29 | Itt | Hanger insert for steel floor deck |
US3769774A (en) * | 1972-06-26 | 1973-11-06 | W Barnes | Steel deck insert |
US4106745A (en) * | 1973-05-07 | 1978-08-15 | Phillips Petroleum Company | Apparatus for attaching an insert in a mold |
US3842709A (en) * | 1973-08-20 | 1974-10-22 | Gen Motors Corp | Push-in fastener |
US3892013A (en) * | 1973-12-21 | 1975-07-01 | Sheldon D Gould | Button mounting device |
US4005507A (en) * | 1974-01-16 | 1977-02-01 | Tadakatsu Yamazaki | Safety pushpin |
US3934315A (en) * | 1974-07-26 | 1976-01-27 | Waldes Kohinoor, Inc. | Helical-spring fastened assemblies |
US4747739A (en) * | 1979-01-15 | 1988-05-31 | Bowman Harold M | Ingot mold and method |
US4427328A (en) * | 1980-09-22 | 1984-01-24 | Nifco Inc. | Plastic fastener |
US4369530A (en) * | 1981-05-19 | 1983-01-25 | Foxcroft Associates | Hydraulically actuated cardiac prosthesis and method of actuation |
US4439198A (en) * | 1981-07-09 | 1984-03-27 | University Of Illinois Foundation | Biodegradable ocular insert for controlled delivery of ophthalmic medication |
US4532926A (en) * | 1983-06-20 | 1985-08-06 | Ethicon, Inc. | Two-piece tissue fastener with ratchet leg staple and sealable latching receiver |
US4712550A (en) * | 1985-04-08 | 1987-12-15 | Sinnett Kevin B | Retinal tack |
US4924865A (en) * | 1986-05-20 | 1990-05-15 | Concept, Inc. | Repair tack for bodily tissue |
US4886405A (en) * | 1989-01-27 | 1989-12-12 | Blomberg Ingvar M | Wall mounting device |
US5031756A (en) * | 1990-05-11 | 1991-07-16 | Sensormatic Electronics Corporation | Keeper for compact disc package or the like |
US5109844A (en) | 1990-10-11 | 1992-05-05 | Duke University | Retinal microstimulation |
US5231993A (en) * | 1991-11-20 | 1993-08-03 | Habley Medical Technology Corporation | Blood sampler and component tester with guide member |
US5431634A (en) * | 1992-03-06 | 1995-07-11 | Baxter International Inc. | Ambulatory pump |
US5316422A (en) * | 1992-06-01 | 1994-05-31 | Qualcomm Incorporated | Blind fastener |
US5368261A (en) * | 1992-12-17 | 1994-11-29 | Panduit Corp. | Cable mount and fixture |
US5346459A (en) * | 1993-04-14 | 1994-09-13 | Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company | Trocar |
US5935155A (en) | 1998-03-13 | 1999-08-10 | John Hopkins University, School Of Medicine | Visual prosthesis and method of using same |
US6276030B1 (en) * | 1998-10-30 | 2001-08-21 | Eversharp Pen Company | Retractable safety mechanism and a pin or compass incorporating same |
US6165192A (en) | 1999-01-05 | 2000-12-26 | Second Sight, Llc | Method and apparatus for intraocular retinal tack inserter |
US6312434B1 (en) * | 1999-04-14 | 2001-11-06 | Northgate Technologies, Inc. | Device for producing a shock wave to impact an object |
US6338649B1 (en) * | 2000-03-10 | 2002-01-15 | Michael W. Smith | Battery cable disconnector |
US6719750B2 (en) * | 2000-08-30 | 2004-04-13 | The Johns Hopkins University | Devices for intraocular drug delivery |
US6309158B1 (en) * | 2000-12-01 | 2001-10-30 | Lucent Technologies Inc. | Adjustable length captive panel fastener |
US6644903B1 (en) * | 2001-06-12 | 2003-11-11 | Matdan America Corp. | Captive fastener with gradient hardened ferrule |
US6863677B2 (en) * | 2001-08-23 | 2005-03-08 | Eugene Michael Breznock | Method and apparatus for trephinating body vessels and hollow organ walls |
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